Compliance Director, Canada

P2P; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cryptocurrency space is seeking a Compliance Senior Manager to ensure adherence to Canadian regulations. This fully remote role focuses on developing compliance strategies, managing various compliance activities, and collaborating with stakeholders to support ongoing growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive annual leave including birthday and work anniversary

Crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

Internal mobility program for career advancement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with National Instruments related to Crypto Trading Platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory, risk, governance challenges in digital assets and securities.
• Registration as an Approved Person under CIRO or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance efforts aligned with Canada’s Securities regulations.
• Implement and manage compliance policies and training.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with compliance requirements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

We are hiring a highly motivated Compliance Senior Manager, reporting to the CCO of Crypto.com Canada. This highly visible role is responsible for continued development and maintenance of our compliance program and providing effective solutions to support fast-paced growth. Fully remote position for Canadian residents only.

Responsiblities

• Proactively lead compliance efforts, aligning to Canada’s Securities regulations stipulated in the National Instrument, in addition to ensuring compliance with our Restricted Dealer and Marketplace registration and accompanying exemptive relief decision.
• Proactively leading efforts to prepare Crypto.com Canada for CIRO membership, including updating compliance policies and procedures in light of CIRO’s requirements.
• Provide ongoing updates to Crypto.com Canada’s Senior Management regarding the overall compliance program.
• Ensure appropriate escalation of compliance incidents or material issues to the CCO and UDP.
• Manage development and execution of relevant compliance training.
• Ensure policies and procedures meet/exceed regulatory requirements and are being executed in accordance with policy.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Product and Finance to ensure compliance requirements continue to be met.
• Advise stakeholders on product development to further strengthen obligations to our registration.
• Oversee complaints and marketing materials for regulatory alignment.
• Lead registration management for both the firm and individual representatives.
• Support CCO with all regulatory exams, meetings, and engagements (e.g., OSC, CIRO, OFSI, and FINTRAC).

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with various National Instruments which apply to Crypto Trading PlatformsExperience with CIRO (formerly known as IIROC) monthly/quarterly requirements and best practices.
• Resident in Canada.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory, risk, governance and infrastructure challenges with regards to digital assets, securities, custody and onboarding of digital asset FIs and CTPs.
• Strong communicator and internal relationship builder, collaborating cross functionally.
• Able to challenge and influence stakeholders to ensure decisions are well thought out and can be executed from an operations perspective.
• Comfortable with change, ambiguity, conflict, and dealing with numerous stakeholders.
• Drive results through leadership, people, communication and influence.
• Experience having worked with product and tech teams on tool implementations.
• Highly organized, and process / people orientated.
• Hold registration as an Approved Person under CIRO (fka IIROC) or be willing to become one.
• Register as a Dealing Representative with the Ontario Securities Commission or be willing to obtain and become registered accordingly.

Life @ Crypto.com

Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.

Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.

Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.

Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.

One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.

Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up

Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.

Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary

Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.

Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

About Crypto.com:

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 80 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.